Did you ever turn the sound all the way down on your television, play a song on your computer/radio/mp3 player or what-have-you, and continue to watch the television? I do this a lot... at first not on purpose--I lost the remote for my television and some days I'm just too lazy to get up and turn the sound up. Coincidentally, Nine Inch Nails goes pretty well with True Blood, and strangely enough, Zephyr by RHCP goes pretty well with some Family Guy episodes (beats me).
Well, lately I've been listening to a lot of Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon, anything Mark Kozelek, and nothing goes with it. The only way I can describe his voice is soothing, kind of on the romantic side but not mushy; just full of heart and airy. But it seems as though nothing on TV is like that. Nothing can be redhousepainterized... and I think that's a real travesty.
For those reading this that don't know anything about Red House Painters, I just want you to do one thing. Download "Moments" by Red House Painters, go to a quiet, clean, comfortable space, get in a comfortable position, hit play, close your eyes and let your mind wander. Because it will.
I remember the first time I heard that song. It was sent to me by my long time friend and present boyfriend. I remember playing it and watching the leaves on the trees sway to the rhythm of that song. I think that song had a lot to do with why I fell for my boyfriend. I knew that someone who liked this kind of music was someone who felt deeply.
That's how I can describe it: feeling.
His voice is saturated with feeling. And I really don't think it's an 'acquired taste' like some other bands. Everyone who I've referred to this band always loves it from the start, and I always recommend "Moments" first.
So yea... my music recommendation for the day is "Moments" by Red House Painters. It's really good relaxing/romancing/sleepy-time music... perfect for the hour. Check the song out here on Youtube.
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